Video footage has shown the SS United States move from its dock in Philadelphia for the first time in almost 30 years. 

On Friday, February 14, the SS United States was moved from pier 82 on the Delaware River - a spot she has held since 1996.

Video footage now shows the former cruise liner, that was once the fastest ship in the world, being towed from pier 82 to pier 80 - for it to make its journey to Alabama on Monday, February 17. 

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After docking in Alabama, preparations will be make for the ship to be sunk to the ocean floor.

For 17 years the liner powered through the Atlantic making regular journeys between Southampton and New York.

The rusty vessel is set to be sunk off the coast of Florida in order to create the worlds largest artificial reef.